This month’s cover feature tells the ‘story so far’ of a Wiltshire community excavation that is uncovering the remains of a Roman tilery with an impressively far-reaching tale to tell.
We then travel to early medieval Ipswich, where analysis of bone- and antler-working evidence has shed vivid light on the evolution of this craft within a single settlement – with some Viking Age surprises thrown in.
Next come the results of a Leicestershire excavation from the 1990s, recently brought to publication, which offer invaluable insights into an Anglo-Saxon community, and much more.
Our fourth feature draws on a Time Team test-pitting investigation in
Modbury, Devon. CA visited the dig last summer, and now that the episode
has been released, we share some of its highlights.
Finally, we examine research into a cluster of Neolithic cursuses, recently
identified in Co. Wicklow, Ireland, following analysis of LiDAR images.
I will give the last word to our Editor-in-Chief, Andrew Selkirk, who asked on my return from honeymoon to add some (very kind) wishes below. I have always felt lucky to be part of such a close-knit team at CA.
Andrew writes: Carly, our wonderful Editor, has at last got married. COVID-19 intervened in her original plans, but on 27 April she tied the knot on the Bluebell Railway in Sussex, surrounded by steam trains, jazz bands, and sea shanties. Her husband, Simon, is a fellow Gilbert and Sullivan fan, and she fell in love with his big personality on- and offstage; they now perform together with LPOS Musical Productions in Littlehampton. On her return from enjoying Japan’s culture, scenery – and perhaps even some archaeology – I wish her: Happy marriage, Carly!
In This Issue:
FEATURES
SIGNS OF THE TINES
Tracing bone- and antler-working in early medieval Ipswich
A major new work exploring the evolution of one early medieval industry in Ipswich has helped to transform our understanding of the craft, as well as revealing some Scandinavian surprises.
BUILDING ROMAN CIRENCESTER AND BEYOND
Roman tile production in the north Wiltshire countryside
Investigations led by Cotswold Archaeology have revealed the impressively far reach of a Roman tilemaking centre during community excavations near the village of Minety.
EYE-OPENING INSIGHTS
Exploring an Anglo-Saxon settlement and beyond
Newly published excavation results reveal the multi-period archaeology unveiled at Eye Kettleby in Leicestershire.
EXPLORING MODBURY’S MARTIAL PAST
Time Team trace a Civil War story in a Devon market town
Three days of test-pitting in the back gardens and public spaces of Modbury have uncovered echoes of past communities.
SECRETS FROM THE SKY
Exploring monumental discoveries from Neolithic Ireland
A wide-ranging LiDAR survey in Co. Wicklow has revealed hundreds of previously undocumented archaeological features – including a cluster of five cursus monuments that are helping to explore this enigmatic site-type in more detail.
NEWS
Evidence of human sacrifice from Iron Age Dorset?; Thousands of years of archaeology uncovered in Cherry Hinton; Timber hall uncovered among exciting early medieval discoveries in East Yorkshire; New research suggests Seahenge built as response to prehistoric climate change; Medieval walls found in ‘A Monumental Improvement’ works at Chapel Porth; Science Notes; MOLA dig reveals medieval mill; Finds Tray
REGULARS
COMMENT
Joe Flatman excavates the CA archives
CONTEXT
In the pipeline: Besselsleigh deserted manor and village
REVIEWS
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland: a new history; Excavations along Hadrian’s Wall 2019-2021: structures, their uses, and afterlives; Archaeology of the Roman Conquest: tracing the legions, reclaiming the conquered; Dirt, Dwellings and Culture: living conditions in early medieval Dublin; 50 Objects from Vindolanda; In Search of Norfolk’s First Stone Churches
MUSEUM NEWS
The latest on acquisitions, exhibitions, and key decisions
MUSEUM
Lives in Our Landscape, Maidstone Museum’s new archaeology gallery
EXHIBITION
Ness of Brodgar: past, present and future at the Orkney Museum, Kirkwall
LISTINGS
Our selection of exhibitions and events, as well as historical, archaeological, and cultural resources from around the world that are available online
FESTIVAL
A range of regional highlights from the programme of events taking place during the Council for British Archaeology’s annual Festival of Archaeology
SHERDS
Chris Catling’s irreverent take on heritage issues
ODD SOCS
The Trevithick Society
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